Public Works SF

What you need to know

Public Works is an electronic music venue at 161 Erie Street, a short side street off Mission near 14th. It opened in 2010 and has two main spaces: a main concrete-floor room with a stage and a soundsystem tuned for bass-heavy music, and an upstairs loft used for smaller events.

What to Expect

The booking focuses on house, techno, bass music, and underground electronic. Weekend nights are the main event, with local DJs and touring artists. The soundsystem is the room’s defining feature. The lighting rig is built for club nights.

The patio off the side of the main room is the main social space outside the dance floor.

Weeknight events include live bands, comedy, and community events. The venue also rents for private events and fundraisers.

Visiting

161 Erie Street, Mission District. Cover ranges from $10 to $30 depending on the event. Weekend events often run from 10pm to 3 or 4am. Bring cash for coat check. The bar serves standard drinks. No food.

Getting There

16th Street Mission BART is about a 10-minute walk. The 14 Mission and 49 Van Ness/Mission run on Mission Street nearby. Late-night transit is limited; most attendees use rideshare on the way out.